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MS SC641

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Blackmon

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends the Velma Jackson High School "Falcons" Boys Basketball Team for winning the MHSAA Class 3A State Championship on March 10, 2017, defeating East Side 46-32

  • Recognizes this as the team's fourth state championship in five years under Head Coach Anthony Carlyle, whose father Archie Carlyle won seven championships

  • Honors the Weatherspoon family tradition, with brothers Quinndary (2013 champion), Nik, and Brandon all winning state titles while playing for the Falcons

  • Highlights Nik Weatherspoon's performance in the championship game with 18 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals, and two blocks, earning player of the game honors

  • Directs the resolution be presented to Coach Anthony Carlyle and Principal Jeff Mumford and forwarded to the Canton School Board

Legislative Description

Commend Velma Jackson High School Boys Basketball Team for fourth State Championship in five years.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/23/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules3/15/2017

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